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ArticleWorld journal of pediatrics : WJP2017

Relationship between postoperative complications and fibular integrity in congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in children.

Yao-Xi Liu, Hai-Bo Mei, Guang-Hui Zhu, Rong-Guo He, Kun Liu, Jin Tang, Jiang-Yan Wu, Wei-Hua Ye, Xin Hu, Qian Tan and 4 more

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Yao-Xi LiuDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Hai-Bo MeiDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China. meihaiboprof@outlook.com.
Guang-Hui ZhuDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Rong-Guo HeDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Kun LiuDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Jin TangDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Jiang-Yan WuDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Wei-Hua YeDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Xin HuDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Qian TanDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
An YanDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Sheng-Xiang HuangDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Xiao-Qian TanDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Ting LeiDepartment of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Changsha City, Changsha, China.
Hunan Children's Hospital · CNUniversity of South China · CN

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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between postoperative complications and fibular integrity in congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) in children.

methodsA retrospective study was performed in 59 patients with Crawford type IV CPT who were treated with combined surgical technique from 2007 to 2011. The patients were divided into two groups, the CPT with fibular pseudarthrosis (group A) and CPT with intact fibula groups (group B), on the basis of fibula status after the union of CPT. The incidence rates of refracture, ankle valgus, tibial valgus, and limb length discrepancy in the two groups were investigated.

resultsIn group A, 14 (36.8%) cases had refracture, 30 (78.9%) had ankle valgus; 27 (71%) exhibited tibial valgus with an average tibial valgus of 7° (6°-20°), and 24 (63.2%) had limb length discrepancy with an average limb length of 1.26 cm (0.6-4.4 cm). In group B, 2 (9.5%) cases had refracture, 11 (52.4%) had ankle valgus, 8 (42.9%) had tibial valgus with an average tibial valgus deformity of 2.9° (6°-13°), and 13 (61.9%) had limb length discrepancy with an average limb length of 1.48 cm (0.5-5 cm). Significant difference in refracture and ankle valgus was found between groups A and B (P<0.05).

conclusionsAfter the union of CPT, patients with fibular pseudarthrosis showed higher incidence of refracture and ankle valgus than those with intact fibula. Attention should be paid to the presence of fibular pseudarthrosis when managing CPT.

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ChildFemaleFibulaHumansIncidenceMalePostoperative ComplicationsPseudarthrosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTibiabone lesioncomplicationcongenital pseudarthrosis of the tibiafibula statuspseudarthrosis

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